Democratic Development Starts Small
The Bromwell Street evictions sparked a familiar chain of thought for me. I want to know what the role and potential of middle class…
Passing the Baton
Passing on the Baton is an inter-generational dialogue organised by In Transformation Initiative with the Institute for Justice and reconciliation and Democracy Works Foundation. The project is supported by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria.
The Dialogue aims to inspire a new generation of young leaders and peacemakers in South Africa and share knowledge and experience from the transition period in South Africa.
A first dialogue was held in Pretoria from 18 to 22 April, 2016. In the below you will find blogs of several participants of the dialogue.
democracy works continues ITI ‘passing on the baton’ dialogue project
The In Transformation Initiative, with facilitators Nomfundo Walaza and Chris Spies, has kindly asked Democracy Works Foundation to continue the ‘Passing on the Baton’ project…
Discovering each other’s humanity helps
Frantz Fanon in his famous book, “The Wretched of the Earth” states that “each generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfil…
Admitting our prejudices is key to unity
How often do we interrogate our own prejudices? Do we value the currency of introspection? How important is reflection in our daily existence? What…
The Problem with White People
The tannie behind the counter was impassive as I held out the coins to her. She did not move. I don’t even think she…
For Truthful Reconciliation: A Movement toward the Liberation of Self
I recently attended a four-day Handing over of the Baton dialogue hosted by the In Transformation Initiative in partnership with the Institute for Justice…
Passing on the Baton Dialogue in Pictures
Passing on the Baton is an inter-generational dialogue organised by In Transformation Initiativewith the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation and Democracy Works Foundation. The…
Passing on the baton – An intergenerational dialogue by ITI and partners IJR & DWF
It is essential to invest in the youth, our future economic, political and civic leaders. A new initiative aims to ‘Hand over the baton’…